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== Shield Basic Rules == | == Shield Basic Rules == | ||
Shields are items which must be wielded in order to be used. This means that shields must be equipped into the [[Magic_Items#Wielded_Magic_Items | wielded slot]], almost always into the off-hand. A shield or any other item that is in any form of storage upon the body of a character (in a sheathe, a pack, strapped to a forearm, balanced on one shoulder, concealed upon your person, etc) provides no benefit to the owner of any sort until it is drawn and wielded. | Shields are items which must be wielded in order to be used. This means that shields must be equipped into the [[Magic_Items#Wielded_Magic_Items | wielded slot]], almost always into the off-hand. A shield or any other item that is in any form of storage upon the body of a character (in a sheathe, a pack, strapped to a forearm, balanced on one shoulder, concealed upon your person, etc) provides no benefit to the owner of any sort until it is drawn and wielded. The only way to use the [[Shield Bash]] Combat Maneuver is to have an equipped shield. | ||
Only one item may be used in each hand's wielded slot. Given that weapons, shields, rods, staffs, wands, musical instruments, potions, and alchemical items all use one (or both) of the wielded slots, choosing what item a character is wielding in their hands is an important call. | Only one item may be used in each hand's wielded slot. Given that weapons, shields, rods, staffs, wands, musical instruments, potions, and alchemical items all use one (or both) of the wielded slots, choosing what item a character is wielding in their hands is an important call. | ||
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If you are holding an item in a shield hand, you can transfer that item to your other hand (assuming it is not already holding something else) as a free action. You may also move something into your shield hand as a free action (assuming it is empty, save for the shield) rather than dropping it, if you are wearing a shield that allows the hand to be used (light shields and bucklers). | If you are holding an item in a shield hand, you can transfer that item to your other hand (assuming it is not already holding something else) as a free action. You may also move something into your shield hand as a free action (assuming it is empty, save for the shield) rather than dropping it, if you are wearing a shield that allows the hand to be used (light shields and bucklers). | ||
== Armor Basic Rules == | == Armor Basic Rules == | ||